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Community Peace Officer - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT

NAIT

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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

NAIT Protective Services is recruiting for one
Full Time, Permanent Level 1 Peace Officer.

Reporting to a Peace Officer Sergeant, NAIT Community Peace Officers (CPO) are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, students, visitors and Institute property.

NAIT CPOs follow the Community Policing Model by means of building and supporting partnerships through crime prevention education and innovative problem-solving initiatives.

On a 24/7 basis, the CPOs address the safety and security needs of the NAIT community by providing general information services, effective physical security, personal safety services, investigational support and property management support.

The CPOs play an important liaison role in campus emergency incident response while working with emergency services personnel from partner agencies.

As appointed "community peace officers", NAIT's CPOs have the discretionary authority to enforce certain regulations, bylaws and statutes found within both municipal and provincial legislation.

In addition to providing a high level of customer service that follows accountable standards and best practices, all members of NAIT Protective Services take pride in representing a value system based on honesty, integrity, professionalism and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

Conducts routine patrols of NAIT property
Provides a visual presence
Enforces parking policies and procedures
Issues violations and warning notices
Respond to security emergencies, incidents and general complaints that occur on NAIT property
Carry out appropriate actions including investigation processes

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge and use of security systems, camera systems, alarm systems, and fire systems
Ability to obtain and retain Peace Officer I provincial designation and a clear security clearance
Skilled in exercising good tact, sound judgment, and firmness in dealing with difficult situations and ability to defuse potentially volatile situations, and to recognize and react appropriately to dangerous situations
Considerable knowledge in applicable policies, bylaws, acts, legislation and basic principles of loss prevention
Knowledge of the powers of arrest
Understanding of self defense techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use current computer software including word processing and databases
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to react effectively under pressure
Knowledge of and ability to use a baton safely and effectively

Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized postsecondary education program in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field or equivalent prior experience in a Peace Officer Level 1 position (or equivalent), or other law enforcementrelated position in lieu of education
Possession of a Class 5 Alberta Driver's License (or provincial equivalent). Maintaining a driver's license is a requirement for this position. Applicants will be required to provide a drivers abstract suitable to NAIT Protective Services. A Class 5 GDL license will not be accepted.
Possession of valid Standard First Aid and Basic CPR Level C certificates and AED qualified.
Be physically fit and able to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (P.A.R.E.) with a minimum passing score at or under four minutes and fortyfive seconds (4:45) or other approved physical evaluation. (Evaluation testing will be undertaken at the assessment stage paid for by the applicant)
Employment is dependent upon an enhanced Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, that are satisfactory to NAIT Protective Services and the Alberta Solicitor General.

Assets:
The following certifications would be considered an asset

Experience as a Level 1 Peace Officer with appointment authorities related to the Traffic Safety Act, Trespass to Premises Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act.
Experience working in a postsecondary environment or other diverse customer service focused organization
Experience using Resolver incident management solutions or equivalent incident reporting databases
Law Enforcement Bike Association (LEBA) Level B Training Certification
Verbal Judo or Tactical Communications Certification
Valid PPCT (or equivalent) certificate with Baton endorsement
Valid oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray certificate
Defensive Driving Training
WHMIS Training

Application:

All applicants must complete the Peace Officer "Application for Employment" document and submit it with their resume and cover letter through the NAIT Careers Portal.

Uniforms:
will be provided by the employer at no cost to the employee

Hours of work:

NPS is a 24/7 operation, and staff will work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Remuneration:
$2, $3,015.34 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Peace Officer Leve